Galapagos Spiders – There are over 150 species of spider found in Galapagos, 60% of which occur nowhere else on Earth.Giant huntsman – Heteropoda venatoria – with a leg span up to 9 cm, these spiders are common in Galapagos and can often be seen in hotels where they are welcomed as natural pest controllers. […]

Beers are about $5 each, cocktails and wine are about $7 to $10 each, sodas are about $3 each, and juices and smoothies are $3 to $5 each. How expensive is food on the Galapagos Islands? While meal prices in Galapagos Islands can vary, the average cost of food in Galapagos Islands is $27 per […]

1: Finches of Daphne Major: A drought on the Galápagos island of Daphne Major in 1977 reduced the number of small seeds available to finches, causing many of the small-beaked finches to die. This caused an increase in the finches’ average beak size between 1976 and 1978. Why did the evolution of the Galapagos finches […]

South American continent. Situated in the Pacific Ocean some 1,000 km from the South American continent, these 19 islands and the surrounding marine reserve have been called a unique ‘living museum and showcase of evolution’. What country do the Galapagos Islands belong to? EcuadorMarine Iguana. The Galápagos Islands are a chain of islands, or archipelago, […]

How did the different beak types first arise in the Galapagos finches? Changes in the finches’ beaks occurred by chance, and when there was a good match between beak structure and available food, those birds had more offspring. How did different beak sizes first arise? Q. How did different beak sizes first arise? They arose […]

Why the Galapagos are worth the trip The Galapagos are definitely a unique place on this planet. This archipelago of volcano islands is home to a large number of endemic species, and is therefore one of the most protected environments a traveler can visit.There isn’t only wildlife on the islands, though. What’s so great about […]

September. Visiting the Galapagos in September means little rain and the coolest temperatures of the year, although conditions are still quite pleasant. Marine animals are especially active including whales, dolphins, sea lions and Galapagos fur seals. September is the best time to view Galapagos penguins. What is the best month to go to the Galapagos? […]

In the Galapagos, the time between December and mid-May is considered the wet season. These are basically the warmer months, with the more warm months being February and March.In this time, the ocean is relatively calm; fortunately, to add to this, the water temperature is warm. Are waters rough in Galapagos? How rough are the […]

The oldest islands in the Galapagos are South Plaza of 4.2 million years (+/- 1.8) and Espanola of 3.2 million years (+/- 0.2). These dates correspond to when the island first surfaced above sea level. The submerged island bases could be up to fifteen million years old, Miocene geologic time. How old are the youngest […]

The Galapagos Islands are often called Laboratory of Evolution due to the following reasons:The Galapagos come from a hotspot located on the seabed in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and so, it was created by consecutive volcanic eruptions and lifting of the layers. What created the Galapagos? The Galápagos Islands were formed as a […]

The US dollar. The US dollar is the official currency of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands. How much is a US dollar worth in Ecuador? US dollars to Ecuadorian sucres conversion table amount convert Result 1 USD USD 25 023.01 ECS 2 USD USD 50 046.02 ECS 3 USD USD 75 069.02 ECS 4 USD […]

Scientists estimate that there are fewer than 600 breeding pairs of Galapagos penguins alive today, so without continuing conservation measures, the species could be at risk of being lost. What is the status of the Galapagos penguin? The Galapagos penguin is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Unlike most cold-water […]

The Galapagos Islands are located on the Nazca tectonic plate. This is a perpetually moving piece of the earth’s crust that is heading eastward over what is known as the Galapagos Hotspot. It’s found near the equator, not far from the divergent plate boundary with the Cocos Plate. What type of plate boundary is at […]

Insect repellent: The Galapagos doesn’t have many mosquitoes or biting insects, but bring a little repellent just in case. If you’re traveling onto the Amazon, this is a must. Hand sanitizers like Purell for a quick way to keep hands clean when traveling on your own. Are bugs bad in the Galapagos? Most people find […]

Due to the endangered status of the Galapagos Penguin, any conservation initiative regarding preserving this species is vital to their survival, and without continuing the conservation measures that are already in place, the species could be at risk of being lost. Why do we need to save penguins? They fertilize the landscape with critical plant […]